Fill-dirt in Blountville, TN

Prices vary, but expect about $20 to $60 per cubic yard for plain fill dirt in the Blountville area, with the lower end for large pick-up loads and the higher end for small delivered orders. Delivery, minimum-order fees, and local material availability can affect price, so getting a quote through Hello Gravel for your zip code is the best way to know exact cost.

Fill dirt is mostly subsoil with very little organic matter used to raise grade or fill hollows; it compacts well but does not drain as fast as gravel. Gravel is a mix of rock pieces designed for drainage and load-bearing surfaces, so use fill dirt to build up ground and gravel where drainage or a driving surface is needed.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that serve Blountville and nearby towns like Kingsport; enter your zip code on our site to see available options and pricing. You can also contact local landscape supply yards or excavation contractors, but Hello Gravel handles sourcing, scheduling, and delivery for convenience.

Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than screened topsoil because it contains less organic material and is a lower-grade product. If you need planting or lawn finish soil, topsoil costs more but is worth it; for structural fill or raising grade, fill dirt is the more economical choice.

A standard full-size pickup bed holds roughly 1 to 1.5 cubic yards when loosely piled, so one cubic yard of fill dirt will typically fit into a truck bed. Keep in mind weight limits: fill dirt can weigh about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard when moist, so check your truck's payload rating before hauling.

Cost depends on truck size and local rates; a small dump truck load (roughly 5 to 8 cubic yards) may run higher per-yard than a larger tri-axle delivery. Expect delivered loads to cost more than DIY pickup — get a Hello Gravel quote for specific truck and delivery pricing in your area.

You can put gravel over compacted fill dirt, but preparing the base improves performance and prevents settling. Compact the fill, add a geotextile if drainage or weed control is needed, and consider a thin layer of crushed stone as a leveling base before the final gravel to maintain stability.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise low spots and regrade yards in Blountville, especially where you are not planting shallow-rooted lawns immediately. For final lawn or garden surfaces, cap the fill with several inches of topsoil or screened loam to support grass and plants.

A typical tri-axle dump truck used by local haulers carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards loose, though loads vary by truck and material. For small projects choose at least the Hello Gravel minimum (3 tons) and for larger jobs calculate the area and depth in cubic yards, then add 5% to 10% for compaction and waste.

Measure the area (length x width) and the average depth in feet, multiply to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards (length x width x depth / 27). If you are filling low spots or expecting compaction, add 5% to 10% extra and use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team for help with your Blountville project.